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It sounds like Dominique Easley will soon be under contract with the Patriots.

Easley could sign his four-year deal in the next day or two, according to a source, after the two sides have made some good progress in negotiations. Nowadays, there isn't exactly a lot to haggle over outside of bonus money, guarantees and offset language, which could lead to the Florida product inking his deal less than two weeks after being drafted. As a first-round pick, the Patriots will have a team option on Easley for 2018.

The Pats also released undrafted rookie linebacker James Morris after four days with the team. He was cut with the "failed physical" designation.